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ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Five ESG 'top tips' for businesses in the UK and EU

New regulatory requirements go beyond corporate reporting, involve governance and supply chains, and offer opportunities
Navigating restructuring plans

Approaching valuation evidence in English restructuring plans | Podcast

Valuation has a critical role to play in successful plans, but how should valuation evidence be approached?
Corporate

The UBO register is now operational in Italy

First notifications can now be made, with deadline for first communication of 11 December
Competition, antitrust and trade

Foreign Subsidies Regulation: new EU mandatory notification regime takes effect on 12 October 2023

Notification to the Commission of qualifying M&A and public tenders are now required before completion
Corporate

Tech M&A: Top tips for a successful deal

What do serial entrepreneurs and legal experts say are the secrets for a smooth deal process?
Navigating restructuring plans

Approaching restructuring plans as a landlord in the UK retail and consumer sector

Early engagement, targeted information requests and use of the court's disclosure powers may assist consideration of whether to support or
Corporate

Starting up, scaling up and the investment and exit process from high growth businesses in the UK – in practice

What is the state of the current venture market, and how can start-ups or growth companies ensure a smooth investment
Corporate

Venture capital deal terms trends in the UK

Increasing standardisation of terms, with deals and terms reflective of the challenging economic climate – but optimism and deal flows
Navigating restructuring plans

Engaging with HMRC to avoid issues when cramming down tax liabilities under an English restructuring plan

HMRC has taken an increasingly active role in opposing restructuring plans with which it does not agree
Commercial

Belgium proceeds with insolvency reforms with EU Restructuring Directive implementation

The new law emphasises preventive restructuring, cross-border cooperation and equitable treatment of creditors
Corporate

Spain launches Central Register of Beneficial Owners to fight financial crime

Register complies with EU anti-money laundering and terrorist financing directive
Navigating restructuring plans

What is the general discretion of the court regarding the sanctioning of English restructuring plans?

Even if the statutory conditions for cramming down the votes of dissenting creditors has been met, the court retains a